BII Scotland has announced that its annual awards ceremony, which celebrates and supports the licensed trade in Scotland, will take place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on Sunday 17 May. The event, which is not-for-profit and organised by volunteers from the trade, is expected to attract over 300 attendees from the great and good of the Scottish licensed trade. The … [Read more...]
National Trust seeks operator for historic Bankes Arms, Corfe Castle
The National Trust is seeking an experienced operator for the Bankes Arms, an extremely prominent and picturesque 16th century public house with letting bedrooms in the historical centre of Corfe Castle. The Bankes Arms has operated for approximately 350 years and within that period there have been just 15 licensees. The external trade gardens overlook the thousand year old … [Read more...]
Northern Restaurant & Bar breaks records
Figures from leading leisure consultants CGA Peach show that the percentage growth in the food and drink sectors of some major Northern cities has left London in the shade, a trend which has pushed industry trade show Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) to record-breaking levels. NRB, which takes place at Manchester Central on 17 and 18 March, covers 50,000 sq ft and has … [Read more...]
New Head of Property for Barburrito
Barburrito has further strengthened its senior team with the arrival of Jim Bishop as Head of Property. Jim brings extensive acquisition and development experience, with previous spells at Scottish & Newcastle, Barracuda, and Sainsbury’s. His primary focus will be new store acquisition but he will also oversee the broader property function. Jim Bishop commented, “I am … [Read more...]
Thistle do nicely! Scottish Thistle Awards winners revealed
A Michelin-starred restaurant, an Aberdeenshire pub, a whisky distillery on Islay and a man instrumental in bringing the Ryder Cup to Gleneagles were among those to be crowned tourism champions at the Scottish Thistle Awards. A total of 13 winners received Scottish Thistle Award during a glittering final ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow, hosted by TV and radio star … [Read more...]